Whether youre working out of a home studio or a small project studio, your digital audio workstation or, daw is probably the single most important part of your setup. There are builtin presets for amplitude, logic pro, nuendo, protools, cubase and ableton. As with the icp, youll have to set the qcon for mackie control in. Contact support your presonus product has the blues. Dec 02, 2015 i am in the market for a midi control surface, preferably one that has automated faders that can be assigned to any midi cc. Qcon lite 1x100mm touchsensitive motorised channelmaster fader. Once you register your faderport 8, you will be able to download the following. There was one report the latest qcon pro firmware makes it also mcu. I never trust all software developers on the world.
Icon digital qcon pro 8fader daw control surface with cubase. The icon pro audio qcon pro g2 is an 8channel universal control surface with mackie control and hui emulation to support most major daws. It would also be really exciting to see a software update for the original faderport so that it can be used in a similar fashion. If you need to download the software for a different os, click view other systems. Faderport, presonus, and universal control are trademarks or registered trademarks of presonus audio electronics. Getting started with a presonus faderport sweetwater. Does anybody know how to work with the qcon pro x imap software. Product repairs click here to arrange repairs and check repair status for your presonus gear. Step 1 select mcu mode to use your faderport 8 within flstudio youll first need to ensure the fp8 is set to mcu mode. A version of the fader port driver is included with cubase. As mentioned, up to three can be added alongside qcon pro g2, giving a total of 32 channels of control. I updated s1, downloaded firmware for the controller and tried again. The package includes the controller, a software cd they also offer the. Four pushencoders to control eqs, sends, panning, or plugin parameters.
With faderport 8, you get what presonus calls downright magical integration with studio one and studio one artist is included. I did download universal control and updated the faderport to version 1. Representatives want to sell presonus products in your store. Presonus forums solved faderport to native setting. I just purchased a presonus faderport and im only sorry i didnt pick it up sooner. Whether you are tracking or mixing, the qcon pro g2 provides intuitive tactile control over your session. Hi, im currently looking for a controller, mainly for fader rides. At the end of 2019, infoq ran a survey of our readers to find out what tools, techniques, and languages they were using.
Open pro tools, go to peripherals, select midi controllers. The new ge labs ios amp sim from mooer is now free to download for your ios device. Midi control surface mcu pro, behringer xtouch, bcf2000. At the time of printing this manual the faderport has been tested and works with the following software and versions.
Qcon lite as some information has been forwarded, short throw motorized faders, etc. Download reaper below for a free, fully functional 60day evaluation. The qcon lite is compatible with windows xp, vista, 7 and 8. Plug in the usb cable and power, using the supplied psu. Thank you for purchasing the presonus faderport 16 or faderport 8 multichannel production. This is a much smaller unit which is a buspowered with a mini usb port btype, single fader control surface. Power off the faderport 8 hold the first and second select but.
I cant find any measurements to quote, but looking around the web it appears to be reasonably large. But while youd expect presonus hardware to be friendlier with presonus software, both studiolive and faderport 8 will also work with other daws. Presonus faderport cubase windows install setup dont see the. You can use it to create polyrhythms, smoothly fade any sound in or.
Presonus faderport 8 i just noticed this unit isnt actually available yet, so. The real differences between the qcon pro and its older brother are mainly hardware and software related, some of them being invisible, actually. Template labels are included for difference popular daw such as cubase, nuendo, samplitude, logic pro and. Oct 12, 2009 if the official driver can not be downloaded, a copy of official driver can be provided at local server download. Download and install the universal control software from presonus. Hardware controls such as faders are becoming replaced by the keyboard and mouse, or a touchscreen, both in studios and live sound environments. Qcon lite is available very cheaply and has an lcd screen. In 2017 mackie mcu pro vs icon qcon pro x gearslutz.
Are there any driver or firmware updates for my faderport 8. I am considering purchasing a daw controller with mechanic faders. I hope the new year will be for me the move from cubase i currently use to sonar x1 but i have the qcon icon control surface and it seem it is not supported in sonar also if it is mackie control compatible. Check out the how do i set up my faderport in logic pro. Presonus faderport usb production controller with studio one recording software. Rather than using a keyboard and mouse, the qcon pro offers tactile control over the most essential functions of your daw including navigation, transport, track level, plugin parameters, recording, editing, automation, and more. Ive been itching for an 8 channel controller, and i thought the fp8 was my way to go, especially if the integration is as good. My initial reaction upon seeing the faderport 8 is that this seems a heftilysized product. Elevate your recordings with the icon qcon pro control surface with motorized faders. Product registration ready to register your presonus product. Theres no need to install this content managment system. Why dont my track names appear in my fp8 scribble strips when i connect to an already open project. Experiences in chef enabling the ibm websphere liberty profile. So saving a songproject every 1020 seconds is a lifesaver for me.
A little research and i realized i needed to update s1. I have another question though as i am getting ready to return this thing. To make it happen in win7, you must overwrite the faderport. The result is a more accurate, more sensitive and faster answer to incoming data. Motorised singlefader daw controller comparison presonus. Buy icon qcon lite single fader daw control surface incl cubase le. Simply trash that file and replace it with the dll from the c. The qcon s top panel is split into three different areas strongly reminding me of the mcus layout.
Blog check out stories about tours by presonus artists, love letters and videos from customers, and more technical articles improve your technical chops. We can provide customized software for every specific application, for example safety software, score software, and software for text displays. Its the bridge of your musical starship enterprise, containing and coordinating all the software and hardware you use to create and communicate each. Also i use surely every 20 seconds the user button on faderport classic configured as save button. Do not interfere with or interrupt the fader calibration process.
The qcon lite also comes with icons imap software for assigning midi cc functions to buttons. Hey guys, i love mixing itb, for me its a hell of a lot easier than otb and far far far more inexpensive. Icon qcon control surface and sonar x1 hello, i wish you happy new year. How to setup for 100% functionality tue mar 07, 2017 7. Small download 50mb for web profile features web profile certified create web apps for the java ee web profile standard. That said, i watched the mb3 video with the xtouch and it looks also to be very well integrated. Presonus forums faderport 2018 vs classic experience. Firmware upgrade available simply via usb connection and imap software. Faderport classic how do i set up my faderport classic in ableton live. Presonus faderport daw controller cubase windows install setup. Faderport, follow the instructions included with the firmware updater download. Shop presonus faderport usb midi studio daw controller from ams with 0% interest payment plans and free shipping.
Downloads software and driver updates, tutorials, manuals and more. The qcon pro g2 is classcompliant with windows xp, vista, windows 7810, and mac os x and features a high speed usb 2. Nov 12, 2014 motorised singlefader daw controller comparison presonus faderport vs icon qcon lite. Daw controller comparison presonus faderport vs icon qcon lite. In cubase i can then select and midi track that i have either already recorded to, or will record to, and the faders will adjust to the cc data already written. The people at icons office in hong kong had packed the qcon box into two overboxes so that it arrived in one piece in france, but the box itself is big. The qcon ex g2 duplicates identically the pro g2s channel section, and allows you to add additional blocks of eight channels to a qcon g2 system.
Presonus shop purchase presonus software, hardware, accessories and apparel straight from the source. I power on my qcon, launch the imap software, push connect, select the qcon prox as midi output device. Has icons qcon pro x daw controller arrived too late. With qcloud you can oversee and manage your displays. Apr 09, 2017 i just got a faderport 8 second hand to run with studio one 3 on a windows laptop at first it wasnt communicating properly with the software. Faderport or other considerations vs the great mix controller wait game. Qconpro studio control surface with 8 motorised channel. A friend of mine uses the presonus fader port, but uses it with logic or cubase or something. Some cookies are necessary for the websites operation, while others can be adjusted by you at any time, in particular those which enable us to understand the performance of our website, provide you with social media features, and deliver a better experience with relevant content and advertising. I will take my laptop with me to the music store to test the new fader port. Answers ask and answer questions with presonus users just like you videos seeing is believingand in many cases, understanding.
Hardly a day goes by when i am not asked about the merits of real hardware faders in a software based studio. Bobf for similar money you can get a far more capable behringer controller btw has behringer hardware quality improved more recently. However i love the feeling and action of an actual fader. Where can i download faderport installation file for pc windows 10 64 bit. The qcon pro g2 is expandable to up to 32 channels using three qcon ex g2 extenders. Motorised singlefader daw controller comparison presonus faderport vs icon qcon lite. Faderport or other considerations vs the great mix.
Qcon pro by icon is a great control surface for your studio daw, with 8 motorised channel faders at a cracking price. Faderport classic how do i setup my faderport classic to work with cockos reaper. The mixing area offers eight lanes, each with one fader, five buttons from top to bottom, record enable, solo, mute, select and monitor and one endless rotary encoder. Icon qcon control surface and sonar x1 cakewalk forums. When presonus announced the new faderport 8 production controller there was a lot of interest from not only the studio one community but also from users of other daws, particularly pro tools. Icon digital qcon pro 8fader daw control surface with. Editor software, librarian software and additional drivers are available for download from. Was is the javatm foundation for ibm software over 300 ibm offerings embed or build upon was. Note that a onefader model called qcon lite is also available if you find the qcon pro a little overkill. Mcu mode how do i setup my faderport 8 with protools. I also explain how to set it up for use in ableton live.
Teck support said the irratic pot is a known issue and to send it in for repair. Weve posted hundreds of videos explaining the features of our products and how to get the most from them. Its very smart and classy, though, with a plastic handle, as if youd bought an eeepc or a brand new lcd. Icon qcon pro 8fader daw control surface icocqconpro. The qcon lite is compatible with windows xp, vista. Hi, im just getting started with doing more work at my home studio and its time to get a controller. Our website uses cookies delivered by us and by third parties. I have read that the avid controller has some errors. One touch sensitive motorized fader would be enough. International distributors if you want to buy or need support outside of the u.
Ni komplete 11 ultimate, halion 6, nuendo 10, ableton live 8 suite, reaper 4, misc line6 gear software, true temperament frets on basses and guitars, korg kronos, roland vk7. I saw the new icon qcon pro x and it looked great, and then i saw the mackie mcu pro which has been around for a couple years already, and looks like they pretty much do and cost the same. Currently i use a classic faderport and enjoy the integration into mb. Comparison presonus faderport vs icon qcon lite duration. Go to your downloads folder and run the universal control. Although this controller may work with most professional software programs, you can find what you need from behringers site for this device. In order to ensure the right driver download, official driver links from presonus are listed at first. I am currently looking at the faderport from presonus with one fader and the avid mv control euphonix.
This post originally appeared on flypaper by our friends at soundfly. Ive had bad luck in far past with their analog mixersamps etc. A complete other controller, without motorized faders. I read the instructions but cannot get it to see studio one. Rather than using a keyboard and mouse, the qcon pro offers tactile control over the most essential functions of your daw including navigation, transport, track level, plugin parameters, recording, editing, automation and more. When my wife took delivery of the packet, she almost had a heart attack. The power requirements say 9v 2amps but the power supply i got with this piece of crap is a 9v 1200ma power supply and doesnt have any presonus branding like my other presonus products. We are all longlife betatesters for software companies. Controlling the displays is possible through a network or webbased. The other product that icon sent me was the qcon lite.